Education

Through experience in this course, students will develop a mentoring relationship with either an elementary or middle school student. Mentoring can be an intense process where a positive, adult role model is matched with a youngster who needs assistance with academic efforts and social/behavior issues. This course will provide insight to many issues that surround a youngster's life. Issues and topics on poverty and education, cross-cultural competencies, tutoring skills, goal setting and violence in schools and society will be addressed.

ED 420

Physical Activity Programming in Youth Development

3 CR.HR.

ED 420

Physical Activity Programming in Youth Development

3 CR.HR.

This class will provide a philosophical and practical base for working in youth development programs. This class will discuss the history of youth development programming, the current trends in youth development and the role of physical activity as a tool to better serve youth. This class will focus on programs that serve youth through physical activity, with special emphasis on goals of personal and social responsibility.

ED 421

Evaluating Youth Development Programs

3 CR.HR.

ED 421

Evaluating Youth Development Programs

3 CR.HR.

Students will become aware of various models for evaluating youth development programs, and become familiar with the rationale and various assumptions for evaluating youth development programs. Students will also understand the various data sources for evaluating youth development programs, and be knowledgeable of the various ways to analyze, interpret, and disseminate data collected in the evaluation process.

ED 422

Educational Studies

6 CR.HR.

Instructor Permission

ED 422

Educational Studies

6 CR.HR.

Instructor Permission

ED 422 is the capstone experience for education students seeking future employment in a setting other than a traditional classroom. The 90-hour internship is spread over a minimum of twelve weeks and allows students to gain practical experience working with staff, learners, and other members of an agency or organization in a community setting (e.g. municipal recreations departments, public libraries, children's museums, social service agencies, etc.) During this field experience, students learn about the organization or agency, study the implementation and evaluation of its programming, and design a related project to contribute to the site. The connected on-campus class will provide an opportunity for students to share their experiences and provide peer feedback.

ED 423

Physical Education/Health Practicum III

1 CR.HR.

ED 203

ED 423

Physical Education/Health Practicum III

1 CR.HR.

ED 203

One credit practicum courses are designed to provide field experience for students enrolled in the three ED methods courses associated with their major. These are in the areas of Elementary, Secondary and Adaptive PE/Health. In most cases, the field experience will be chosen to coincide with the methods course in which the student is enrolled. The student will log at least 30 hours in a placement secured by the clinical placement supervisor. In most cases, this will be a school setting. Students will be responsible for arranging their own schedule with their cooperating teacher. The hours logged should be recorded over a period of 4-8 weeks and should be on a regular schedule. In addition to the hours recorded in the placement, students will be expected to attend 3-4 meetings with the field supervisor and/or placement supervisor during the course of the semester.

ED 430

Educational Practicum III

1 CR.HR.

ED 203

ED 430

Educational Practicum III

1 CR.HR.

ED 203

Education practica provide classroom experiences for future teachers. These experiences are designed, in part, to provide students with the opportunity to interact with a mentor teacher (MT) and pupils in the classroom setting. The extent of involvement with an MT will depend on the needs of the teacher, the organization of the classroom, and the stage of development of the practicum student. Strengths and experiences gained from practica should enrich the learning in the classroom.

ED 440

Disease Prevention & Health Promotion

3 CR.HR.

ED 440

Disease Prevention & Health Promotion

3 CR.HR.

In this course, core competencies regarding disease prevention and health promotion will be obtained, practiced and employed. Students will build upon personal health and wellness skills, and incorporate diverse perspectives in designing and implementing a Health Promotion program.

ED 441

Community Health

3 CR.HR.

ED 441

Community Health

3 CR.HR.

Community Health encompasses the topics of public health issues, policies and community health services across the lifespan. Students also study global health issues, community health issues and the impact of environment, geographic location and socio-economic status on human health, as well as public policies and health services. In this course, students will research and present a community health education and picture project.

ED 444

Individual Sports & Lifetime Activities

3 CR.HR.

ED 444

Individual Sports & Lifetime Activities

3 CR.HR.

This is course is designed to provide an informational and experiential overview of pursuits that may be classified as individual sports and lifetime activities. Attention will be paid to what place these activities may have in schools, recreational programs and other programs associated with youth development and learning. The role of lifetime fitness and health will be discussed and explored.

ED 445

Comprehensive School Health

3 CR.HR.

ED 445

Comprehensive School Health

3 CR.HR.

This course will focus on the need for comprehensive school health education for students and society. Students will examine the role of the health educator as coordinator of the school health program. National Health Standards will guide the curricula as students learn about policies, procedures and activities designed to promote K-12 healthy living.

ED 446

Elementary P.E. Methods

3 CR.HR.

ED212

ED 446

Elementary P.E. Methods

3 CR.HR.

ED212

This course is designed to teach prospective physical education teachers the concepts necessary to become an effective teacher. The class will study classroom management, planning, teaching instruction, student feedback and assessment. Students will have the opportunity to practice planning and teaching techniques during the concurrent practicum ED 323 PE/Health Practicum II.

ED 447

Secondary P.E. Methods

3 CR.HR.

ED 447

Secondary P.E. Methods

3 CR.HR.

This course is designed to teach prospective physical education teachers the concepts necessary to become an effective teacher. The class will study classroom management, planning, teaching instruction, student feedback and assessment. Students will have the opportunity to practice planning and teaching techniques by conducting lessons during the attached practicum experience.

ED 450

Student Teaching/Seminar in Teaching

15 CR.HR.

Instructor Permission

ED 450

Student Teaching/Seminar in Teaching

15 CR.HR.

Instructor Permission

ED 450 is the culminating experience of the Husson Teacher Education Program and occurs after all other coursework and requirements have been completed. It has two required concurrent sections; a sixteen-week student teaching field placement and a weekly capstone seminar in teaching. The dual approach is designed to integrate pedagogy and professional practice to ensure that clear connections are made by student teachers as they strive to become effective educators. The InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards and the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers NETS-T provide the framework for both the student teaching section and the seminar. ED 450 is viewed as a collaborative undertaking among students, instructors, and supervising teachers.

ED 499

Topic/

1-3 variable CR.HR.

ED 499

Topic/

1-3 variable CR.HR.

This course is intended to provide the opportunity to offer advanced courses in education that would not normally be a part of the Husson curriculum. As such the topics will depend upon the interests of students and faculty.

ED 601

Theoretical Foundations of Learning

3 CR.HR.

ED 601

Theoretical Foundations of Learning

3 CR.HR.

This is an advanced study of the application of the principles of educational theory and psychology in teaching students PK–12. Theories, principles, and issues investigated in this course include cognitive, linguistic, personal, social, emotional and moral development, the role of educational theory in practice, and students with special needs. Students in the course will incorporate the principles of educational psychology and an array of theoretical frameworks in a variety of classroom settings and decision-making processes. Authentic case studies will be used to analyze the practical applications of these principles in teaching and learning situations. The course includes an in-depth study in the areas of cognitive process, construction of knowledge, behaviorists’ views of learning, social cognition, and motivation. Students will conduct analyses of learning theories in light of this knowledge. Instructional processes will be examined in relation to instructional strategies, student interactions, and learning assessment. Emphasis will be on the development of successful academic and social interventions using an inquiry-based approach. Students will demonstrate their understanding by identifying the principles of educational psychology and learning theory in their school setting.

ED 603

Advanced Curriculum and Instruction

3 CR.HR.

ED 603

Advanced Curriculum and Instruction

3 CR.HR.

This graduate level core course is designed to enhance student understanding of curriculum content, design, policy, and instructional strategies through the application of curriculum theory, assessment and technology. Students acquire skills in planning the context for learning utilizing authentic experiences for diverse populations and the promotion of successful academic and social interventions using an inquiry-based approach.. Identification and implementation of research-based instructional strategies is examined. Curricula are analyzed using an integrated approach to instruction that promotes grade level competency. Students demonstrate curricula mapping in accordance with Maine standards.

ED 701

Introduction to School Guidance Counseling

3 CR.HR.

ED 701

Introduction to School Guidance Counseling

3 CR.HR.

This course will survey the philosophy, objectives, principles and program of comprehensive developmental school guidance programs at the K-12 level. The course will focus on National and State Models of School Counseling.

ED 702

Advanced Assessment Practices

3 CR.HR.

ED 702

Advanced Assessment Practices

3 CR.HR.

In this advanced assessment course students will develop an understanding of current trends, issues, and practices in assessment and apply their understanding to classroom, school, and district practices. This core course in the master of education program is conducted in seminar format. Students prepare for course meetings and participate in whole group discussions online and in person related to the readings, current practice, experience in assessment, and knowledge of trends and issues, making connections between the theory and classroom, and school-wide practices. Students will create and reflect upon online discussions to analyze the strengths and purposes of assessment instruments, analyze data, evaluate recommendations and interventions based on assessment findings, and synthesize the information in communication appropriate to different stakeholders, colleagues, administrators, and families. Students will present practices, findings of research, analyses of assessments in multi-media presentations and develop an e-portfolio documenting the processes of the course, the self-evaluation, and the learning in the course.

ED 705

The Changing Role of the School Counselor

3 CR.HR.

ED 705

The Changing Role of the School Counselor

3 CR.HR.

This course will review the historical and philosophical bases for school counseling programs, explore traditional roles for the school counselor, and examine the ethical and legal responsibilities of school guidance counselors. Focus will be given to recent applications of contemporary theories in educational settings as well as the role of the counselor in assisting all students in academic, career, and personal/social domains.

ED 706

STEM in the Classroom

3 CR.HR.

ED 706

STEM in the Classroom

3 CR.HR.

This course provides the foundations of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education disciplines based upon the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Math and ELA Common Core Standards. The approach used will be a multi-disciplinary experiential learning method that will engage participants in scientific and mathematical practices that can be directly applied in the classroom to help learners make connections across curricula. Core topics include STEM pedagogy, the nature of STEM education disciplines, integrative STEM learning, and deepening knowledge within the STEM disciplines. Course objectives are grounded in the the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards and the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T).